Call for Actors at Village of Qualicum Theatre

New shows are planned for 2012 at the Village Theatre in Qualicum.  The shows are put on by the Bard to Broadway Theatre Society.

The Bard to Broadway Theatre Society has selected 2 shows for their 13th season, “Hello Dolly” and “Becky’s New Car.” The shows will run from July 9th to August 18th, 2012.

Come and audition for these two shows. They need men and women from ages 15 to 70 roles includes both singing and non-singing. When auditioning bring your choice of material and for singing about 16 bars of a song.

Cast Requirements for Hello Dolly:
Dolly Levi: starring female   strong voice and excellent comedic timing
Horace Vandergelder: leading male, gruff    excellent comedic timing
Cornelius & Irene Molloy: both playing 33 years old strong singers, some dance
Barnaby & Minnie Fay: both playing about 17 years old, some dance comedic timing
Ermengarde & Ambrose: both playing 17-20, strong dance required
Ernestina: mature woman with good comedic timing
Chorus: some group dancing. Strong acting skills appreciated but not necessary
Waiters: male or female with very strong dance skills

Auditions are planned for the following dates:
Saturday, January 28th, St. Paul’s Anglican Church,  100 Chapel Street in Nanaimo 2- 5pm
Sunday January 29th at Shelly Road Centre, 186 Shelly Road in Parksville 2-5pm
Sunday February 5th at St. Paul’s Anglican Church,  100 Chapel Street in Nanaimo 2-5pm
Sunday February 12th at Shelly Road in Parksville (Call-backs)

For more information visit Bard to Broadway Theatre Society.

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    New Look for Cedar Main Street

    The Regional District of Nanaimo is resuming the Main Street design for Cedar with a four day workshop and presentation, starting today. The charrette will take place at the Cedar Heritage Centre located at 1644 MacMillan Road in Cedar.

    Cedar Community Design Charrette Schedule of Events
    Day Date Event Time Purpose
    Wednesday January 25th, 2012 Presentations 9:30am – 12:00pm Overview of the project
    Thursday January 26th, 2012 Presentation 7:30pm – 8:30pm Presentation of concept sketches
    Friday January 27th, 2012 Work Day (no formal public event) n/a n/a
    Saturday January 28th, 2012 Open House and presentation 3:00pm – 5:00pm Presentation of final concept sketches

    In addition to the above, community members may drop in to the Cedar Heritage Centre to view design progress, make suggestions, share ideas, and ask questions at any time within the designated site office hours identified below.

    Date Site Office Hours Cedar Heritage Centre
    Wednesday January 25th, 2012 1:00 -5:00pm
    Thursday January 26th, 2012 9:00am – 5:00pm
    Friday January 27th, 2012 9:00am – 5:00pm
    Saturday January 28th, 2012 9:00am – 3:00pm

    For more information please visit the Regional District of Nanaimo website at www.rdn.bc.ca, email to cedarmainstreet(at)rdn.bc.ca or call Greg Keller, Senior Planner at (250) 390-6510.

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      Free Orchestra Day in Nanaimo

      The Vancouver Island Symphony is offering a free special Community Day where the public is invited to come to The Port Theatre on Saturday February 18, 2012.

      Come and check out the Vancouver Island Symphony (VIS) to see what happens during a symphony rehearsal and try all the instruments of the orchestra.

      Activities include:

      11 am – 12 noon: Musical Instrument Zoo – Come try the instruments of the orchestra!
      11:45 am – 12:15 pm: NoteworthyKids Music Club Event – meet Conductor Pierre Simard
      12:30 pm – 1:30 pm Open Symphony Rehearsal Event

      Reserve your Free Ticket through the Port Theatre Ticket Centre or call the theatre at 250-754-0177.

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        Woodstove Exchange Program for Mid Island

        The Nanaimo Regional District’s Woodstove Exchange program is back! While incentives last, home owners can access a $250 rebate when replacing an old wood burning appliance with an EPA/CSA-certified wood burning, pellet, or gas stove or insert.

        In order to qualify for the incentive, you must be replacing a wood burning appliance in a home in the City of Nanaimo, the City of Parksville, the Town of Qualicum Beach, the RDN Electoral Areas, or the District of Lantzville. The old appliance must not conform to the CSA B415.1 standards (typically an appliance built and installed before 1994). You must also be replacing your appliance no earlier than January 16th, 2012 to participate.

        For more information on how to recieve your rebate and a list of retailers participating in the program and other rebate and grant information visit the Regional District of Nanaimo for more information.

        In addition to the rebates being offered by the Regional District of Nanaimo and member municipalities, many participating retailers are offering additional incentives towards the purchase of an eligible appliance.

         

         

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